by our College Data Analytics Team
Philosophy is taught at colleges nationwide, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on philosophy — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.
College Factual ranked the 67 philosophy schools in the Southeast Region by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
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The colleges and universities below are the most focused on philosophy in the Southeast Region, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
The most focused school in the country for philosophy is Johnson University. Set in the rural area of Knoxville, Johnson University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 11% of the degrees Johnson University awards are in philosophy, or about 29 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full philosophy details for Johnson University
A rank of #2 makes Ave Maria University one of the most focused schools for philosophy. Located in the rural area of Ave Maria, Ave Maria University is a private not-for-profit university. Philosophy accounts for around 6% of the degrees granted here, or about 15 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full philosophy report for Ave Maria University
A rank of #3 makes Belmont Abbey College one of the most focused schools for philosophy. Belmont Abbey College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Belmont. About 2% of the degrees Belmont Abbey College awards are in philosophy, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full philosophy details for Belmont Abbey College
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ranks #4 for philosophy by degree focus. Set in the suburb of Wake Forest, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. About 2% of the degrees Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary awards are in philosophy, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. See more about philosophy at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Saint Thomas University is one of the most focused philosophy schools, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Miami Gardens, Saint Thomas University is a private not-for-profit institution. Philosophy accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 23 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full philosophy details for Saint Thomas University
Rhodes College landed the #6 spot among the most focused philosophy schools. Rhodes College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Memphis. At this school, roughly 2% of all degrees awarded are in philosophy, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. See more about philosophy at Rhodes College
Davidson College comes in at #7 for philosophy focus this year. Set in the suburb of Davidson, Davidson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Philosophy accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. See more about philosophy at Davidson College
Morehouse College ranked #8 on our list of the most focused philosophy schools. Set in the city of Atlanta, Morehouse College is a private not-for-profit institution. Philosophy accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full philosophy report for Morehouse College
Wofford College ranked #9 on our list of the most focused philosophy schools. Located in the city of Spartanburg, Wofford College is a private not-for-profit university. Philosophy accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full philosophy report for Wofford College
Rollins College comes in at #10 for philosophy focus this year. Rollins College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Winter Park. At this school, roughly 0.9% of all degrees awarded are in philosophy, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full philosophy report for Rollins College
Emory University ranked #11 on our list of the most focused philosophy schools. Set in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 0.9% of all degrees awarded are in philosophy, or about 43 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full philosophy details for Emory University
Loyola University New Orleans placed #12 for philosophy by degree focus. Loyola University New Orleans is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. At this school, roughly 0.9% of all degrees awarded are in philosophy, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full philosophy report for Loyola University New Orleans
Christopher Newport University landed the #13 spot among the most focused philosophy schools. Located in the city of Newport News, Christopher Newport University is a public university. Philosophy accounts for around 0.7% of the degrees granted here, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. See more about philosophy at Christopher Newport University
Tulane University Of Louisiana landed the #14 spot among the most focused philosophy schools. Tulane University Of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. At this school, roughly 0.7% of all degrees awarded are in philosophy, or about 27 graduates in the most recent year. See more about philosophy at Tulane University Of Louisiana
College Of William And Mary placed #15 for philosophy by degree focus. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.7% of all degrees awarded are in philosophy, or about 19 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full philosophy details for College Of William And Mary
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University ranked #16 on our list of the most focused philosophy schools. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public university. Philosophy accounts for around 0.6% of the degrees granted here, or about 61 graduates in the most recent year. See more about philosophy at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro ranked #17 on our list of the most focused philosophy schools. Located in the city of Greensboro, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.5% of all degrees awarded are in philosophy, or about 24 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full philosophy details for University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
High Point University placed #18 for philosophy by degree focus. High Point University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of High Point. At this school, roughly 0.5% of all degrees awarded are in philosophy, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. See more about philosophy at High Point University
Georgia State University comes in at #19 for philosophy focus this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a public university. About 0.4% of the degrees Georgia State University awards are in philosophy, or about 35 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full philosophy details for Georgia State University
University Of New Orleans landed the #20 spot among the most focused philosophy schools. Set in the city of New Orleans, University Of New Orleans is a public institution. About 0.4% of the degrees University Of New Orleans awards are in philosophy, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. See more about philosophy at University Of New Orleans
Wake Forest University placed #21 for philosophy by degree focus. Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem. About 0.4% of the degrees Wake Forest University awards are in philosophy, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full philosophy report for Wake Forest University
University Of Louisville comes in at #22 for philosophy focus this year. Set in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a public institution. Philosophy accounts for around 0.4% of the degrees granted here, or about 21 graduates in the most recent year. See more about philosophy at University Of Louisville
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock placed #23 for philosophy by degree focus. Located in the city of Little Rock, University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a public university. At this school, roughly 0.3% of all degrees awarded are in philosophy, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full philosophy details for University Of Arkansas At Little Rock
College Of Charleston landed the #24 spot among the most focused philosophy schools. Located in the city of Charleston, College Of Charleston is a public university. About 0.3% of the degrees College Of Charleston awards are in philosophy, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full philosophy details for College Of Charleston
Florida State University ranked #25 on our list of the most focused philosophy schools. Florida State University is a public school located in the city of Tallahassee. About 0.3% of the degrees Florida State University awards are in philosophy, or about 44 graduates in the most recent year. See more about philosophy at Florida State University
Not far behind, these schools also devote a large share of their degrees to philosophy:
These schools also award degrees in philosophy and are worth a look:
| Rank | School | Location | Philosophy Degree Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | The University Of Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | 0.1% |
| #52 | University Of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | 0.1% |
| #53 | The University Of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | 0.1% |
| #54 | Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights, KY | 0.1% |
| #55 | University Of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS | 0.1% |
| #56 | American Public University System | Charles Town, WV | 0.1% |
| #57 | Duke University | Durham, NC | 0.1% |
| #58 | Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, TN | 0.1% |
| #59 | Florida International University | Miami, FL | 0.1% |
| #60 | Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS | 0.1% |
| #61 | Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL | 0.1% |
| #62 | University Of South Carolina Columbia | Columbia, SC | 0.1% |
| #63 | East Carolina University | Greenville, NC | 0.1% |
| #64 | University Of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | 0.1% |
| #65 | George Mason University | Fairfax, VA | 0.1% |
| #66 | Auburn University | Auburn, AL | 0.1% |
| #67 | Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA | 0.1% |
This list is compiled by College Factual. Schools are ranked by degree focus — the share of the school’s total degree completions that are in the program, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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